Residential Superintendent

IHR is currently offering a signing bonus of $5,000. To find out about all the benefits IHR offers, check the Benefits section below.

Innovative Home Renovations (IHR) is a design-build remodeling firm based in Northeast Seattle that enables homeowners to achieve dream transformations while being empowered, educated, and in-control. Our highly skilled team delivers projects with superior quality on a set schedule, for a fixed price.  

The Site Superintendent is 90% in the field (bags-off), working closely with the Project Manager and Interior Designer to manage the Build Stage of projects from start to finish. This role will oversee multiple projects at once, coordinating and supervising all site construction activities of our trusted trade partners. You will maintain safety and quality standards, solve problems in a proactive manner, and facilitate communications between our trade partners and project manager.  

Our ideal Site Superintendent has worked in high-end remodeling in the Seattle area for at least ten years and has a passion for doing things the right way. A successful candidate will be a jack of all trades who displays leadership, communicates clearly and precisely, and goes above and beyond to ensure that the design intent and project goals are met. An open, creative mind that identifies opportunities for improving the remodeling industry is key.  

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Manager to schedule, coordinate, and manage daily construction activities of IHR’s team of trade partners and suppliers 

• Ensure work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications (as listed in the onsite Build Binder) by conducting daily walk-throughs to monitor job progress 

• Maintain onsite quality control by overseeing completion of subcontractor checklists within the onsite Build Binder, ensuring code compliance 

• Manage the onsite Build Binder, permit documents, and site plan to guarantee the site has the most up-to-date information available 

• Coordinate material deliveries, handling, storage, and placement (with field staff) 

• Schedule inspections as necessary throughout the project. Troubleshoot potential schedule and design conflicts and proactively find solutions 

• Quickly and professionally resolve all issues that may arise with the project on the job site, assuming responsibility and mobilizing appropriate parties. Be an active participant in company growth, community engagement, cultivating milestones in keeping with company strategic objectives 

• Work with IHR team to ensure each project is on schedule and budget 

• Meet with clients, project managers, interior designers, structural engineers, subcontractors, and field staff regularly, keeping communication open and professional via in-person meetings, phone calls, texts, and emails 

Requirements

• 5 years of site superintendent experience, 10 years high-end, custom residential remodeling experience preferred 
• Ability to work through design details and construction challenges directly with designers to achieve design intent 
• Understands and applies building codes and other design requirements correctly and reads blueprints accurately 
• Understands the scope, performance metrics, and standards of IHR's trade partners 
• Permitting and inspection process knowledge with the various area jurisdictional authorities 
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and exercise independent judgment related to the daily administration of projects 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage logistics, planning, and scheduling 
• Ability to anticipate needs, adapt to changing priorities, proactively find solutions, and execute decisions 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to relay highly detailed information among multiple project contacts 
• Team player: works well with other people; takes time to help co-workers, customers, subcontractors, and others achieve their goals and assignments. 
• Construction Management degree, or relevant education plus experience
• Professional: displays appropriate appearance and professional conduct; makes a good impression on others. 
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record 
• Proficiency with MS Office, G-Suite, project management software (Smartsheet), and scheduling software 

Benefits

• $5,000 Signing Bonus. $2,500 issued after the first 90 days and $2,500 after the first year.
• Salary, $85k to $100k, based on experience
• IHR provides all tools and a company vehicle required for the job
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision insurance covered at 75%
• Paid Holidays (10 Days)
• Paid Time Off (3 Weeks)
• Includes office closure between Christmas and New Year
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 5% employer match
• Company Vehicle
• Coffee & Snack Bar